Video: BMW F1 Drivers Behaving Badly

Written By: Seyth Miersma

Filed Under: All News, BMW, Motorsports, Videos April 25th, 2008 9:00 AM

So you’re Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld and you’ve been asked by your bosses to come out to the BMW factory in Munich and show off the new Sauber car for the plebes; what’s the one thing you’re sure to avoid doing? Watch the video above for the inevitable, and hilarious, answer to that question.

+ YouTube: Heidfeld Crash BMW Werk München 23.04.08 (via Jalopnik)

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12 Comments

Jeff April 25th, 2008 12:40 PM Link

Oops. Fortunately that’s about a 12 second repair under race conditions. Of course, what’s the cost?

Brian April 25th, 2008 12:50 PM Link

Apparently, the video is no longer available on YouTube. :/

VMMVMMM April 25th, 2008 2:51 PM Link

Wish I had looked at this while the video was still available.

Brad April 25th, 2008 3:02 PM Link

I saw it before it was pulled. Just a simple knocking off of the nose pieces when he hit the wall.

But I’m wondering why it was pulled. Bernie’s Formula 1 Management should have nothing to do with this clip. Yes it’s a F1 car but it is not on any track.

c4v3man April 25th, 2008 3:18 PM Link

I apologize if it is incorrect to post this link, but I found another copy.
http://jalopnik.com/383750/nick-heidfeld-shows-us-all-what-not-to-do-while-demonstrating-the-new-bmw-sauber-f1-car
You can skip the first half of the video.

c4v3man April 25th, 2008 3:22 PM Link

And I feel bad for the guy… It sucks to nudge something when you’re drivign by yourself, but being a “professional driver” in front of a bunch of people has got to amp up the “oh ####” feeling…

Steve April 25th, 2008 6:54 PM Link

Shoulda fitted the Monaco steering rack…

enthusiast April 25th, 2008 10:02 PM Link

that must be embarrassing and hilarious at the same time haha

southern April 25th, 2008 10:18 PM Link

Ah yes, F1. another 22 MPH crash. how exciting. But funny as hell!

The King April 25th, 2008 11:05 PM Link

Makes me realize that I didn’t have such a bad day after all!!

Bald-win April 25th, 2008 11:21 PM Link

OUCH!!!

Greg April 27th, 2008 6:34 PM Link

Spinning + tire fumes + possible cockpit distraction = lulz.

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